Gateway to Iceland
We are an independent Tour Operator and Inbound Travel Agency, a tour company specializing in travel arrangements in Iceland for individuals and groups.
Combining extensive travel knowledge and hands-on practical experience, we aim to be, perhaps not the biggest, but certainly the most progressive and influential tour operator in the industry. We provide guided day tours in Iceland, mostly day tours from Reykjavik, evening aurora tours and private tours. All our tours are operated in small groups only! We take our passengers on all tours solely on minibuses, not big buses!
Gateway to Iceland was established in 2011; each year we have been awarded the TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence and we are also a proud member of TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame.
Scheduled Day Tours in Iceland
exclusively in Small Groups on Minibuses (not big buses!) & with free pick-up!
Hot Golden Circle
A great combination; the Golden Circle tour and a warm hot spring lagoon bath.
Main Sights:
- Þingvellir National Park
- Gullfoss waterfall
- Strokkur, Geysir
- Secret Lagoon hot spring nature bath
Details:
- Available DAILY
- Small groups: max 19 pax
- Pickup 10:00 – 10:30 AM
- Duration approximately 8 hours
- Price: 12.800 ISK
Reykjanes Geopark
Optional drop-off at KEF, Blue Lagoon or Reykjavík.
Main Sights:
- Reykjanes peninsula & driving through lava fields
- Kleifarvatn, Grænavatn lakes
- Krýsuvík geothermal area
- Gunnuhver steaming mud pools
- Reykjanesviti Lighthouse & bird cliffs
- The Bridge between the continents
Details:
- Available TUE, THU, SAT
- Small groups: max 19 pax
- Pickup 08:30 – 09:00 AM
- Duration 6-8 hours
- Price: 9.900 ISK
Snæfellsnes National Park
Journey around volcanic Snæfelljökull glacier and visit spectacular places in the National Park.
Main Sights:
- Snæfellsjökull volcano glacier
- Gerðuberg basalt columns
- Bird cliffs at Arnarstapi
- Kirkjufell church-shaped mountain with Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall
Details:
- Available THU & SUN
- Small groups: max 19 pax
- Pickup 8:30 – 9:00 AM
- Duration approximately 11 hours
- Price: 16.900 ISK
South Coast Tour
Take our South Coast tour to explore diverse nature at its best: glacier, cliffs, waterfalls, black beaches and more!
Main Sights:
- Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss waterfalls
- Solheimajökull glacier
- Reynisfjara shore and black sand beach
- Vík village & sea stacks
- Dyrhólaey puffin cliffs (in summer)
Details:
- Available MON, WED, SAT
- Small groups: max 19 pax
- Pickup 8:30 – 9:00 AM
- Duration approximately 10 hours
- Price: 13.700 ISK
Glacier Lagoon Tour
A magical tour of the south coast that culminates in a boat ride on the beautiful Glacier Lagoon.
Main Sights:
- Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Vík village and sea stacks
- Svínafellsjökull glacier tongue
- Fjadrargljufur canyon
- Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
- So-called “Crystal” or “Diamond” beach
- Turf church at Hof
Details:
- Available TUE, FRI
- Small groups: max 19 pax
- Pickup 7:30 – 8:00 AM
- Duration ca 14 hours
- Price from: 19.900 ISK
Blog, useful information
Further changes in pickups around Downtown Reykjavik
Reykjavik City Council expanded the ban on bus traffic in the downtown area. Here are the new twelve designated bus stops.
Changes to pick up places in downtown Reykjavík
Due to recent changes by Reykjavik City, some changes have been made to pick ups. As always pick ups in Reykjavik are included in the tour prices.
What is the best time to travel to Iceland?
Probably the hardest question to answer, for the simplest reason – Iceland is worth your time all-year round.